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YOUR FRIDAY FUN FACT!

4 June 2021 · Platinum Bushvelder

YOUR FRIDAY FUN FACT!

Did you know? 

We all know that snails move very slowly, but did you know that certain snails can sleep for up to three years at a time?

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